James Stephenson | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 16th district | |
| In office March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825 | |
| Preceded by | John Randolph |
| Succeeded by | William Armstrong |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district | |
| In office October 28, 1822 – March 3, 1823 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Van Swearingen |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Smith |
| In office March 4, 1809 – March 3, 1811 | |
| Preceded by | John Morrow |
| Succeeded by | John Baker |
| In office March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1805 | |
| Preceded by | David Holmes |
| Succeeded by | John Morrow |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Berkeley County | |
| In office 1806 Alongside Philip C. Pendleton | |
| In office 1800–1802 Alongside Alexander White, Joseph Crane | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 20, 1764 Gettysburg, Province of Pennsylvania, British America |
| Died | August 7, 1833 (aged 69) Harpers Ferry, Virginia, U.S. (now West Virginia) |
| Resting place | Edge Hill Cemetery, Charles Town, Virginia, US |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Occupation | lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Virginia militia |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | Northwest Indian War St. Clair's Defeat Whisky Rebellion |
James Stephenson (March 20, 1764 – August 7, 1833) was an American politician and soldier who, as a Federalist, served in the Virginia House of Delegates as well as in the United States House of Representatives.[1]